1) STICK: Please note, boys and girls sticks are different. Girls have shooting strings that run vertically down the pocket versus a boys full mesh pocket. Girls sticks also come in one standard length. If you daughter is younger or shorter, you can cut down the shaft, but we recommend you first speak with a coach. You can loosen the strings to make a deeper pocket to make it easier to catch.

2) GOGGLES: Wire or plastic are ok. Your daughter may wear glasses underneath, but the sides may not protrude through. Look for a more rectangular sized frame that creates more space. Some players recommend the Cascade Iris, Warrior goggles and the Bangerz OTG Plastic goggle. Prescription goggles are also an option.

3) MOUTHGUARD: Cannot be clear/white. The mouth must be able to close over the mouthguard for it to fit properly and be legal. It must also extend to cover their back teeth (concussion prevention). No protruding tabs or ties to the goggles are allowed. There are mouthguards that are specific for braces. We highly recommend the $25 custom mouthguards through the link below.

4) BALL: A hard rubber ball approximately 2.5" in diameter and weighing between 5 and 5.5 ounces. There are soft ones available for younger players and to allow play without goggles or mouthguard.

IMPORTANT: Absolutely no jewelry is allowed during practice or games. Even if your daughter just got her ears pierced, the studs must come out every time she comes to the field. No exceptions! These are safety issues

Stick Length:

The general rule of thumb is to put the butt of the stick in the girl's armpit and have her hold her arm out to the side, where her hand grasps should be just below the head after the handle has been cut.

Consider leaving the stick a little longer and see if that's workable - then you aren't buying another shaft after a growth spurt.

Use a hacksaw to cut the stick. You can use masking tape to make it easy to draw a line for cutting. You can always make additional cuts, but you can’t lengthen the stick.